How To Fix FKKDPR021 - Partner &1, CoCd &2: Determ. of retention start from archive necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKDPR - Message Class for Data Privacy

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Partner &1, CoCd &2: Determ. of retention start from archive necessary

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE FICA_NA_DPR_EXPL_ARCH_SRCH OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The system determined that the retention start date for business partner
&V1& and company code &V2& also has to be determined based on archived
data for this business partner.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_DPR_REF_DOC_ARCH OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKDPR021 - Partner &1, CoCd &2: Determ. of retention start from archive necessary ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPR021 indicates that the system requires the determination of the retention start date from the archive for a specific partner and company code. This typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when the system is trying to process data related to retention periods for documents that may have been archived.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Archived Data: The relevant data for the partner and company code has been archived, and the system cannot find the necessary information to determine the retention start date.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings related to retention management in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from determining the retention start date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Settings:
  
  Ensure that the necessary data is not archived or that the archive is accessible. You may need to restore the relevant data from the archive if it is required for processing.
  
  
  
  Review Retention Management Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for retention management in the SAP system. Ensure that the retention periods and related settings are correctly defined for the relevant company code and partner.
  
  
  
  Use Archive Information:
  
  If the data is archived, you may need to use the archive information system (transaction SARA) to access the archived data and determine the retention start date manually.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the FKKDPR021 error for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights or solutions based on the specific version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archived data.
  FI-CA Documentation: Review the SAP Financials (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) documentation for more details on retention management and archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FKKDPR021 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FKKDPR021 error and ensure that the retention start date can be determined correctly.